Tracksters tune up at Kim L Haines meet

That was, in basic terms, a clean-up, rest-up and tune-up weekend for area Class B-C track and field teams as post season playoffs get underway this week.

Buttigieg highlights US 93 funding during reservation visit

The Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law and its connection to safety for people and wildlife was on Pete Buttigieg’s mind during his recent visit to the Flathead Reservation. Buttigieg, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, was in Western Montana Monday and Tuesday to celebrate funding from the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in 2021.

Local students place in Keep Montana Green art contest

Local students place in Keep Montana Green art contest

Humble and hardworking: Cowboy HOF inductee Hamel reflects on ranching, rodeo life

His folks bought the ranch in 1944, he thinks, and moved his brother and himself there from Dixon as they were getting into trouble and running with the wrong crowd.

Area runners take on grueling Trail Rail Run

For some Trail Rail Run contenders, their race day was over in less than 30 minutes on June 11.

Riverdogs rack up runs in double-header with Sox

It would have been a bad day to be an insect living under home plate at Amundson Park in Plains this past Sunday.

Coronavirus hits Montana; governor closes schools

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Sunday ordered public schools closed, nursing home visits drastically cut and recommended that public gatherings be limited to fewer than 50 people.

3-on-3 tourney draws hundreds of hoopers

you are a died-in-the-wool basketball fan, this may have made you think you had passed and gone to hoop heaven.

U.S. House candidates Tranel and Lamb discuss issues at Paradise debate

The Paradise Center last week hosted a debate attended by two of the candidates for Montana's District 1 U.S. House seat, Democrat Monica Tranel and Libertarian John Lamb.

Mineral Pharmacy in Superior under new ownership

People who drive by the Mineral Pharmacy in Superior may have noticed the marquee that reads “Welcome Brian and Kami.”

Technology is changing the way hospitals treat patients

The U.S. Senate last month passed the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act. This legislation is aimed to increase access to healthcare in rural areas by authorizing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to study the Project ECHO model.

Chamber of commerce discuss Obamacare changes

Historic Superior received stock of Yellowstone elk

The Great Fire of 1910, also known as the Big Blowup, had a tremendous impact on what would later be known as Mineral County – the towns of De Borgia, Henderson, Taft and Haugan were completely destroyed in what is believed to be the largest fire in United States history.

Indications are good for upcoming rifle season

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Commissioners held their quarterly wildlife meeting, which provided them with an update on many of the things FWP is currently working on.

Coronavirus hits Montana; governor closes schools

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Sunday ordered public schools closed, nursing home visits drastically cut and recommended that public gatherings be limited to fewer than 50 people.

Superior Library has the cure for wintertime blues

Winters in Montana can be long, cold, and harsh. Snowy weather and early sunsets, create the perfect recipe to hole up and hibernate.

Plains man makes quilt for wounded soldiers

ne Sanders County man has decided to use his artistic skills to help wounded soldiers returning from the war in the Middle East.

"I Love to Read" month wraps up in Alberton

The Alberton elementary school finished its annual “I Love to Read” month last week. On Wednesday, the library wrapped up the month with awards and activities for the students. The theme this year was about trains and railroads.

Community members work to save Dixon Melon's after burglary

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Commissioners discuss next steps to create airport master plan

The BitterRoot Economic Development District, Inc (BREDD), the federally designated economic development district for Western Montana Region covering Ravalli, Mineral, and Missoula counties, was awarded $627,000 of grant money from a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to help communities in Montana create jobs and boost local economies.